Soldiers of the 56th Infantry Battalion clashed with members of the New People's Army when they overran an encampment while conducting combat operations in Sitio Palisan, Barangay Palma Gil, Talaingod, Davao del Norte on Nov. 4.
Three NPAs and one soldier were killed while two other soldiers were wounded during the clash.
Cpl. Arvin F. Saguiped was declared killed in action at about 10:50 a.m. of the same day. Meanwhile, Pfc. Romeo D. Rilles II hurt his eye when he bumped his right eye on his K3 SAW. Cpl. Ruel V. Palmiano was wounded on his right arm by a sharp object.
Capt. John Louie Dema-ala, the civil-military operations officer of the 56th IB, said the encampment belonged to the Guerrilla Front 55, which can hold as many as 60 rebels.
Dema-ala said troops were still combing the area but they initially IED, M16 magazines and live ammunition, M203 empty shells, AK-47 live ammunition, and seven poncho tents.
"Observation disclosed that the enemies have withdrawn," he said.
According to latest report, he said allegedly three NPAs were killed and two were wounded during the said firefight.
Lt. Col. Edwin M. Paredes, commanding officer of 56th Infantry Battalion, ordered to conduct massive pursuit operations against the fleeing rebels.
He said Datu Guibang Apuga sought the assistance and intervention of local government agencies and the Armed Forces of the Philippines to stop the abuses of the New Peoples Army.
Maj. Gen. Felimon T. Santos, commander of the 7th Infantry Division, also urged the soldiers to continue the pressure against the NPA.
During the pursuit operation, SSG. Ariel P. Gracia dislocated his left arm when he slipped and fell down a cliff.
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